ITV time again

At this time of the year we don't get up until the sun is well and truly above the horizon - or in our case above Sierra Gador.  But today the 4x4 had its 2 yearly ITV test and we'd booked it in for 10.30.  Which didn't seem too early but then when we worked back the timings, we realised we'd have to leave home at 8.45.....down to Yator, via Cadiar, over the Contraviesa, along the coast road, through towns that would be waking up as businesses opened, book the car in and pay the 35 euros it costs.  We arrived at 10.15,  but didn't get called till nearer 11am.  Such is life.

So we were up earlier than usual,  and as I opened the lounge curtains and shutters I saw the   reddest sky I have seen in a long time.  Unfortunately the camera didn't capture the full extent of the colours,  it spread left and right of Sierra Gador,  a huge red glow that brightened as the sun rose.

As we drove down to the coast the sun was shining through the low clouds and it looked really pretty.














After the car passed,  another 2 year sticker for the windscreen issued,  we had a little retail therapy consisting mostly  of food and drink for Christmas - and hopefully longer considering what we went for and what we came back with!!

Todays bargain - John went into Aki for some cup hooks, sandpaper and  came out with a pair of very large red Xmas bells to hang up, probably in the garden.  Why bells?  As he went into Aki most of the people coming out were carrying them and they were on a 2 for 1 oferta so why not have some too?